Tobin James

Fat Boy Paso Robles Zinfandel

9.389 ratings
8.85 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Andy Wigginton

This is a jar of jam! Super fun with big bright fruit, even after 6 years from vintage date! Great with pizza or just a Riedel XL glass. Happy Cali Zin!

This is a jar of jam! Super fun with big bright fruit, even after 6 years from vintage date! Great with pizza or just a Riedel XL glass. Happy Cali Zin!

Dec 20th, 2017
Lori Mike

Pours deep dark ruby. ON THE NOSE: white pepper raspberry jam roasted coffee. ON THE PALATE: raisin, jammy, cinnamon and pepper full body long finish.

Pours deep dark ruby. ON THE NOSE: white pepper raspberry jam roasted coffee. ON THE PALATE: raisin, jammy, cinnamon and pepper full body long finish.

Jul 29th, 2017
Andrea Watt

Jam, raspberry, and oak over cassis.

Jam, raspberry, and oak over cassis.

1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2022
Cory Fierro

I get a raisinated quality to this zin reminiscent of certain Italian varietals I've had, but any and all notes on the palate I get is blown away by the alcohol in it. The bottle says 15.6% but I wouldn't be surprised if it was over 16%.

Perhaps I need it with food. On its own it's too hot to enjoy.

I get a raisinated quality to this zin reminiscent of certain Italian varietals I've had, but any and all notes on the palate I get is blown away by the alcohol in it. The bottle says 15.6% but I wouldn't be surprised if it was over 16%.

Perhaps I need it with food. On its own it's too hot to enjoy.

Jul 9th, 2015
Lori Mike

purple dark berry and oak with pleasant spice. Black pepper on the finish making this a true Zin.

purple dark berry and oak with pleasant spice. Black pepper on the finish making this a true Zin.

Dec 24th, 2014
Kaushal Kantawala

This is a jam bomb. Dark blueberries, clove, milder tannins. Pairs very well with spicy food.

This is a jam bomb. Dark blueberries, clove, milder tannins. Pairs very well with spicy food.

Apr 4th, 2022
CA Haynam

Supper jammy. Simply wonderful.

Supper jammy. Simply wonderful.

Oct 2nd, 2021
CA Haynam

Strong fruit aromas, dark but translucent purple color, intense flavors of plum and strawberries, very light but well balanced tannins and chewy finish with significant residual sugars.

Strong fruit aromas, dark but translucent purple color, intense flavors of plum and strawberries, very light but well balanced tannins and chewy finish with significant residual sugars.

Feb 15th, 2021
CA Haynam

The strong fruity nose is noticeable at the first pop of the cork and fully develops in the glass. The deep opaque purple hints at what is to come. The jammy taste of strawberries and plums is complemented by a perfectly sweet finish. An early Christmas gift

The strong fruity nose is noticeable at the first pop of the cork and fully develops in the glass. The deep opaque purple hints at what is to come. The jammy taste of strawberries and plums is complemented by a perfectly sweet finish. An early Christmas gift

Dec 24th, 2020
CA Haynam

Very FAT wine. Fruit forward with significant residual sugars. Very smooth despite 15.6% ABV. Love it

Very FAT wine. Fruit forward with significant residual sugars. Very smooth despite 15.6% ABV. Love it

Sep 13th, 2020